2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 321 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2010 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Taurus | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 2142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
