2012 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Proton Savvy
To start off, both 2012 Ford Taurus and 2012 Proton Savvy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP) has 189 more horse power than 2012 Proton Savvy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Proton Savvy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 876 kg more than 2012 Proton Savvy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Proton Savvy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 2012 Proton Savvy | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Taurus | Savvy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
