2012 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 555 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Taurus | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
