2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 241 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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, 2009 Ford Taurus (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Liana. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Liana has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Liana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Taurus | Liana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
