2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 893 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
