2010 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 631 kg more than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Lancia Ypsilon has manual transmission. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Lancia Ypsilon | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Ypsilon | Taurus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |