2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 173 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
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2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Endeavor | Taurus |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1768 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |