2012 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Holden Captiva would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Holden Captiva weights approximately 34 kg more than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Because 2010 Holden Captiva 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 Holden Captiva 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Captiva. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Taurus | 2010 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Taurus | Captiva |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 337 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |