2005 Ford Taurus SEL
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2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD

2005 Ford Taurus  SEL

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2010 Ford Taurus  SEL AWD
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD Difference
Name SEL SEL AWD
Price $ 28,595 $ 34,799
Body Sedan Sedan
Doors 4 Doors 4 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve
Power 200 hp @ 5650 rpm 263 hp @ 6250 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats 5 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 4 speed automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transmission
Cargo Space 481.0 L 569.0 L 88 (18%)
Maximum Cargo Space 481.0 L 569.0 L 88 (18%)
Wheel Type 7 spoke alloy wheels 18'' alloy wheels
Series Taurus IV Taurus VI
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Horsepower 200 HP 263 HP 63 (31%)
Torque 218 N.m 287 N.m 69 (32%)
Top Speed 215 km/h 235 km/h 20 (9%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 8.2 s 7.7 s 0.5 (6%)
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 11.8 L/100km 12.3 L/100km 0.5 (4%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 8.0 L/100km 7.9 L/100km 0.1 (1%)
Gear Type auto auto
Weight 1,503 KG 1,981 KG
Brand Ford Ford
Model Taurus Taurus
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.9 s 14.1 s 1.8 (11%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 145.1 km/h 145.0 km/h 0.16 (0%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 26.3 s 26.3 s 0 (0%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 163.4 km/h 163.2 km/h 0.16 (0%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

Taurus IV vs Taurus VI Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
AM/FM stereo radioYesAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack
Air ConditionningAir conditioningDual zone electronic automatic temperature control
Driver Vanity MirrorIlluminated driver side vanity mirrorDriver-side illuminated vanity mirror
Front WipersVariable intermittent wipersVariable intermittent windshield wipers
Illuminated EntryYesIlluminated entry with fade-out
Number of Speakers4 speakers6 speakers
Passenger Vanity MirrorIlluminated passenger side vanity mirrorFront passenger-side illuminated vanity mirror
Power Door LocksYesYes
Power WindowsYesPower windows with front one-touch up/down feature
Premium Sound System (Option)Mach audio systemSony audio system
Rear HeatingRear floor heater ductsRear-seat ventilation ducts
Rear View MirrorAuto dimming rear view mirrorAuto-dimming day/night rear view mirror
Remote Keyless EntryRemote keyless entry + keyless entry keypadRemote keyless entry and Keypad locking
Single CDCD playerCD/MP3 player
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel
Trunk LightRear cargo area lightCargo area light
Trunk/Hatch OperationRemote trunk release - insideRemote trunk release

Dimensions

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
Cargo Capacity481 L569 L
Front Headroom1016 mm991 mm
Front Legroom1072 mm1064 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity68 L72 L
Height1425 mm1542 mm
Length5019 mm5154 mm
Max Trailer Weight567 kg454 kg
Rear Headroom968 mm960 mm
Rear Legroom988 mm968 mm
Wheelbase2756 mm2868 mm
Width1854 mm1936 mm

Exterior Details

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
Bumper ColourBody-color bumpersBody-color bumpers
Door HandlesBody-color door handlesBody-color door handles
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color exterior mirrorsBody-color mirrors
GrilleBlack grilleChrome grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlampsHalogen headlights
Heated Exterior MirrorsYesHeated outside mirrors
Power Exterior MirrorsPower adjustable exterior mirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrors
Tinted GlassYesYes

Interior Details

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
ClockDigital clockDigital clock
Floor ConsoleMini center consoleFloor console with storage
Floor MatsFront floor matsFront and rear floor mats
Folding Rear Seats60/40 rear split folding bench50/50-split folding rear bench seat
Front Center ArmrestFront armrest with storageFront center armrest with storage
Front Seats Driver LombarDriver manual lumbar supportManual lombar
Front Seats Driver Power Seats6 way power driver seat6-way power driver's seat
Front Seats Front Seat TypeFront bucket seatsBucket front seats
Instrumentation TypeAnalog instrumentationAnalog instrumentation
Number of Cup Holders4 cup holders8 cupholders/bottle holders
Outside Temperature GaugeExterior temperature display + compassOutside temperature display
Seat TrimCloth seatsCloth seats
Seat Trim (Option)Leather seatsHeated leather seats
Shifter Knob TrimLeather-wrapped shift knob with wood accentsLeather-wrapped shift knob
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accentsLeather-wrapped steering wheel
TachometerYesYes

Mechanical

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Engine Name3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve
Transmission4 speed automatic transmission6-speed automatic transmission

Overview

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
BodySedanSedan
Doors44
Engine3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve
Fuel Consumption11.8 (Automatic City)8.0 (Automatic Highway)12.3 (Automatic City)7.9 (Automatic Highway)
Power200 hp @ 5650 rpm263 hp @ 6250 rpm
Seats55
Transmission4 speed automatic transmission6-speed automatic transmission
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance60000/km, 36/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/MonthsBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance100000/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

Safety

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
Anti-Lock BrakesStdAnti-lock brakes
Anti-Theft AlarmPerimeter alarm systemAlarm system
Brake TypeFront disc/rear drum4-wheel disc
Child Seat AnchorNoneLATCH child seat anchors
Child-proof LocksNoneRear-door child safety locks
Driver AirbagDriver side front airbagDriver-side front airbag
Ignition DisableSecuriLock passive anti-theft systemSecuriLock passive anti-theft system
Passenger AirbagPassenger side front airbagPassenger-side front airbag
Side AirbagSide airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2005 Ford Taurus SEL 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD
Front Anti-Roll BarFront stabilizer barYes
Front SuspensionFront independent suspensionIndependent front suspension
Front TiresP215/60R16P235/55R18
Power SteeringVariable power rack-and-pinion steeringPower rack-and-pinion steering
Rear SuspensionRear independent suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Spare TireCompact spare tireMini-spare tire
Wheel Type7 spoke alloy wheels18'' alloy wheels

2005 Ford Taurus SEL

The 2005 Ford Taurus SEL is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves engine which outputs 200 hp @ 5650 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2005 Ford Taurus SEL has cargo capacity of 481 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1513 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2005 Ford Taurus SEL has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional 3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a It has 7 spoke alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 218 N.m of torque and a top speed of 215 km/h. The 2005 Ford Taurus SEL accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 11.8 L/100km in the city and 8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 28,595

2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD

The 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD is a All-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 263 hp @ 6250 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD has cargo capacity of 569 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1981 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Rear park distance sensor and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 18'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 287 N.m of torque and a top speed of 235 km/h. The 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.3 L/100km in the city and 7.9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 34,799


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