2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 767 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Taurus | i30 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
