2013 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, both 2013 Ford Taurus and 2013 GMC Terrain were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 225 kg more than 2013 GMC Terrain. 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 2013 GMC Terrain. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
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2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Taurus | Terrain |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2177 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |