2011 Chrysler 200 vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 200 is newer by 1 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 200. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 200.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chrysler 200. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler 200 | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 200 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
