Car comparison

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurbovsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

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

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Subaru Impreza I (GC)

GT 2.0 Turbo

211 hp1994 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-2000
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 TurboFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
211hp157kW
223hp166kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
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Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,994cc122cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,350mm171in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,690mm67in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,455mm57in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
353L
507L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurboFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 TurboFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
33.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 12 hp more than Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo6.3 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 2.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 TurboFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
211 hp
157 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
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
Trunk score
353 L
12.5 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Has 154 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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