Compare Ford Taurus 5 vs Ford Taurus 6
Variants
FWD
AWD
AWD
FWD
SHO
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
600 L / 21.2 cu-ft
569 L / 20.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/55 R18
255/45 R19
Turning Circle
12.5 m / 41.0 ft
12.1 m / 39.5 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1562 mm / 61.5 in
1542 mm / 60.7 in
Size | Length
5126 mm / 201.8 in
5154 mm / 202.9 in
Size | Width
1892 mm / 74.5 in
1935 mm / 76.2 in | 2177 mm / 85.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
1659.0 mm / 65.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1636.0 mm / 64.4 in
1664.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheel Size
18 in
19 in
Wheelbase
2868 mm / 112.9 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
0.3
Powertrain
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Power
263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline
6700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic 6F50
Production
Availability
2007 ~ 2009
2009 ~ 2012
Reviews
Neofiliac score
21%
21%
Pros
- Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
- Comfortable ride
- Increased power output
- Better interior appointments
- More imposing exterior design
Cons
- Uninspiring exterior and interior
- Poor handling
- Basic suspension setup
- Limited by its basic suspension setup
- Uninspiring handling
- Unreliable engines (internal water pump)
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