"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
02/22/2015 at 10:10 • Filed to: None
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"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
02/22/2015 at 10:10 • Filed to: None | 2
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I found these two loitering at the edge of a mall parking lot. On the left, we have a 2014 Ford Taurus SHO, and on the right a 2014 Audi S4. Both of these cars are all-wheel drive, forced induction V6 sedans, and both go from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. This is where the similarities end. The Ford is a big, comfy cruiser which costs between $35-42k depending on how optioned, and uses a 365hp twin-turbo Ecoboost V6 to lug its 4400lb. mass around. The smaller Audi is more of a corner-carver, and because it weighs just 3700lbs, it matches the Ford's performance with just 329hp from a supercharged V6. It will also cost you at least ten grand more than the Ford. Which would you put in your driveway?
Coty
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:14 |
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Audi is probably the only one I'd fit inside.
jkm7680
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:16 |
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S4. Much nicer inside IMO, might be manual, plus I'm loyal to Audi.
E. Julius
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:17 |
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Ooh tough one. Ever since I drove a new Taurus I've really had a thing for them. For some reason I just felt great behind the wheel and loved every minute, and it wasn't even an SHO. I also have a very slight American bias as a Michigander, but by no means am I a buy American zealot. On the other hand, I much prefer smaller, lighters cars to bigger cars, so I feel like I might have more fun with the Audi. I think I would have to take them both on an extended test drive to be absolutely sure.
vdub_nut: scooter snob
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:18 |
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because it's not a taurus.
nafsucof
> Coty
02/22/2015 at 10:19 |
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don't follow?
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sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Coty
02/22/2015 at 10:20 |
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Huh? The Ford is much bigger.
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sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> jkm7680
02/22/2015 at 10:20 |
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Agreed on all points.
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Coty
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:21 |
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Outside .
djmt1
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:22 |
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Audi. I love their interiors.
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sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Coty
02/22/2015 at 10:25 |
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It also has the bigger interior, 122 Cubic feet to the Audi's 103.
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Coty
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:28 |
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I dunno where it comes from but it's not the space in front of my knees. I'm not even tall and my knees are like on the dash.
shop-teacher
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:30 |
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The Taurus's interior may be big in volume, but it's actually rather cramped inside. I haven't say in an S4, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was just as comfortable behind the wheel.
EL_ULY
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:34 |
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SHO!!!
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sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> EL_ULY
02/22/2015 at 10:38 |
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Our first vote for the Ford! Which surprises the hell out of me given how value-oriented Opponaunts usually are.
Jonathan Harper
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:44 |
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Mmm S4 with aggressive snow tires.
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EL_ULY
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 10:54 |
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the S4 just doesn't do anything for me. Inside and out is meh at best. That particular car reminds me of so many gym bros lol :] The SHO on the other hand is such a good product that Ford thankfully decided release. It's a SHO!! Legend in my day. It also gives me that police interceptor feel. Ecoboost, AWD, and that sleek and aggressive exterior.
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 11:03 |
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SHO plz
Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 11:18 |
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Hate the look of the new Taurus, and the S4 looks fantastic. Not to mention, the S4 has a much nicer interior. So, definitely the Audi.
Renescent
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 11:28 |
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SHO, not sure why... had a 94 SHO, maybe that's it... but it's fat and comfortable and fast.
Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 11:34 |
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The Taurus looks like a nice highway bomber, and since currently that's what I'm surrounded by, I'll take the SHO. If you ask me in June when I only live a couple hours from the Blue Ridge Parkway, ask me again, it will probably change.
breakbread
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/22/2015 at 12:19 |
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The Taurus is HUGE. I used to think it was large when I'd roll up next to one in my Integra. But even in my MZ3 it's still just a monstrous sedan.
What the world needs is a Fusion ST/RS.