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Ford Taurus II Station Wagon 3.8 V6 (141 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ford Taurus:
The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1985 to 2019. From 1985 to 2009, Ford marketed the Taurus alongside its rebadged variant, the Mercury Sable. Four generations of the high-performance version were also manufactured from 1988-1999 and 2009-2019.
The original Taurus was a milestone for Ford and the American automotive industry, as the first automobile at Ford designed and manufactured using the statistical process control ideas brought to Ford by W. Edwards Deming, a prominent statistician consulted by Ford to bring a "culture of quality" to the enterprise. The Taurus had an influential design that introduced new features and innovations....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Station Wagon Overview:
Ford Taurus (II Station Wagon). With 292 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1495 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.8 V6 (141 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though not particularly spirited. Torque delivery is decent for its size, making it suitable for family duties.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is mediocre, typical for a large V6 station wagon of this vintage with an automatic transmission. Expect higher consumption in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for families.
- • Smooth, compliant ride quality ideal for long journeys.
- • Large cargo capacity, especially with rear seats folded.
- • Reliable 3.0L V6 engine option (Vulcan).
Cons:
- • Mediocre fuel economy across all engine options.
- • Known head gasket issues with the 3.8L V6 engine (Essex).
- • Dated interior design and materials by later standards.
- • Handling is soft and unengaging, not suited for spirited driving.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1989 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | II Station Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 V6 (141 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 141 Hp @ 3800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 37.1 Hp/l [120mm more] |
| Torque: | 292 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Essex More details about the engine Essex |
| Engine displacement: | 3797 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 195.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1495 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2297 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4905 mm mm [120mm more] |
| Width: | 1808 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [31mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2692 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1562 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1521 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.76 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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