2012 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (391 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Ford Taurus. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 21 kg more than 2010 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Taurus | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Taurus | Ram |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 552 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |