Ford Taurus 0-60 times

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2019 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4327 Weight, 16 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission 		5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91

2018 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., 4327 Weight, 16 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91

2017 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
 5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
 7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
 7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
 7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
 7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
 7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91

2016 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91

Car And Driver Results

Zero to 60 mph 7.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph 18.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph 7.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph 3.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph 5.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile 15.6 sec @ 91 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph 180 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 0.84 g
Source: С&D

2015 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., 4341 Weight, 6-spd transmission 		5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4249 Weight, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4249 Weight, 6-spd transmission 		7 sec, 15.4 @ 93
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4035 Weight, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4035 Weight, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4035 Weight, 6-spd transmission 		7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91


Ford Taurus 0-60 mph acceleration across years

Year of a Model0-60 times, Quarter mile
2019 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph
2018 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph
2017 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph
2016 7 - 7.4 sec, 15.4 @ 93 - 15.6 @ 91 mph
2015 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph
2014 5.7 - 6.9 sec, 14.3 @ 97 - 15.2 @ 95 mph
2013 5.7 - 6.9 sec, 14.3 @ 97 - 15.2 @ 95 mph
2012 5.1 - 7.2 sec, 13.7 @ 102 - 15.4 @ 92 mph
2011 5.1 - 7.2 sec, 13.7 @ 102 - 15.4 @ 92 mph
2010 5.1 - 7.2 sec, 13.7 @ 102 - 15.4 @ 92 mph
2009 5.8 - 6.5 sec, 14.3 @ 98 - 14.9 @ 95 mph
2008 5.8 - 6.5 sec, 14.3 @ 98 - 14.9 @ 95 mph
2006 9.6 sec, 17.2 @ 79 mph
2005 9.7 - 10.1 sec, 17.3 @ 79 - 17.6 @ 77 mph
2004 8.4 - 10 sec, 16.3 @ 86 - 17.6 @ 77 mph
2003 8 - 10 sec, 16.7 @ 0 - 18.5 @ 0 mph
2002 8.15 - 10.1 sec, 16.7 @ 0 - 18.7 @ 0 mph
2001 8.2 - 10.1 sec, 16.7 @ 0 - 18.6 @ 0 mph
2000 8 - 10.1 sec, 16.5 @ 0 - 18.6 @ 0 mph
1999 7.5 - 10.5 sec, 16 @ 0 - 19 @ 0 mph

Ford Taurus competitors' 0-60 mph acceleration

Cars with the same 0-60 time

Car0-60 times, quarter mile
2019 BMW 740e 5.2 sec, 13.7 @ 103
2019 Cadillac ATS 5.2 sec, 13.7 @ 104
2019 Genesis G80 5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102
2019 GMC Yukon 5.2 sec, 14 @ 100
2019 Nissan 370Z 5.2 sec, 13.7 @ 107
2019 Subaru WRX 5.2 sec, 13.7 @ 100

The Ford Taurus was once a best-seller in the U.S. market. However, following an upgrade in 2013, the model has struggled to compete with other full-size sedans available today. The first three months of 2016 saw Ford sell five times as many Ford Fusions as Ford Taurus models. Various news reports indicate that Ford is planning to redesign the vehicle. Provided that they don’t entirely obliterate it, there may be hope. The existing model proceeds to subsequent years, comprising only a few modest improvements.

The Ford Taurus is available in two forms: the front-wheel, 2.0-liter, 240hp engine model and the 3.5-liter, V-6, 288hp model. Both run on a six-speed automatic transmission. The V-6 does feature an all-wheel-drive version. As for the Taurus SHO, it comes with a few styling tweaks, sports suspension and a turbocharged V6 engine that produces 365hp. The Taurus model is, however, experiencing a lot of trouble in its sales. This may be due to its ancient design, uninspiring performance and a cramped up cabin.

The front-wheel models come with an optional, $995, 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that churns torque of about 270 pound-foot and 240hp. At lower engine speeds, the standard V6 gives out 48 horses more and 16 lb-ft less of torque. The downgraded EcoBoost is expected to perform with similar agility, but with better efficiency. This V6 version, however, performs lesser than expected, losing to the standard V6 in hitting the 60mph mark by a few tenths of a second. The turbocharged model produces the highest mpg (23) measure ever recorded from a Taurus.  

For day-to-day driving, getting to 60mph in 7.4 seconds and finishing quarter of a mile in 15.6 seconds at 91mph isn’t so bad after all. Unfortunately, the six-speed automatic transmission is quite the slag. Also, the 2.0 liter-engine seems to struggle to push the Taurus’ weight around. Little manual control and hesitant downshifts from a not-very-impressive and clumsy toggle also don’t help much.  

A test drive that resulted in excellent performance and perfect full-throttle drives at 110mph ended with an unanticipated loss of power. The unusual behavior may have been temperature- or electronic-related. Unfortunately, there was no warning before this happened. Overnight parking did, however, get things back to normal.

The interior isn’t too cramped, except for the thick pillars and small windows that bring the feeling of being in a squeezed car. There are ample leg and headroom with the basic surrounding interior material. As for luggage, there are about 20 cubic feet of storage available which gives more compared to the competition. Maximum capacity can be achieved by folding the rear seats.

Front seats offer cooling, heating and massage features. Accessing them is, however, through a small door opening that is unique amongst other Ford cars. The interior is quite plain, with materials being of basic quality. The Taurus does, however, come with a better Sync 3 infotainment interface.

There’s dire need to give the Ford Taurus a complete overhaul in its design. Key modifications take place every 5 years but not so many changes in between. Considering that the market currently offers better mid-size luxury and family sedans that combine performance, value, efficiency, and packaging, Ford needs to get back to the drawing board with the Taurus. 


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