Car comparison

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5vsNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
VS

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    223 hp
    166 kW
  • Highest torque
    292 Nm
    215 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
223hp166kW
190hp142kW
Torque
292Nm215lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,191cc195cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,374mm54in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
507L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7,000 rpm6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
31.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 33 hp more than Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
1,250 kg
2,756 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
223 hp
166 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Trunk score
507 L
17.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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