2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Scion iQ
To start off, both 2011 Ford Taurus and 2011 Scion iQ were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Scion iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Scion iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 856 kg more than 2011 Scion iQ. 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Scion iQ. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Scion iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2011 Scion iQ | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Taurus | iQ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 32 L |
