2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 289 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taurus | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
