2008 Ford Taurus Limited
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2005 Ford Taurus SEL

2008 Ford Taurus  Limited

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2005 Ford Taurus  SEL
2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL Difference
Name Limited SEL
Price $ 36,699 $ 28,595
Body Sedan Sedan
Doors 4 Doors 4 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve 3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves
Power 263 hp @ 6250 rpm 200 hp @ 5650 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats 5 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission 4 speed automatic transmission
Cargo Space 600.0 L 481.0 L 119 (20%)
Maximum Cargo Space 600.0 L 481.0 L 119 (20%)
Wheel Type 18'' alloy wheels 7 spoke alloy wheels
Series Taurus V Taurus IV
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 263 HP 200 HP 63 (24%)
Torque 287 N.m 218 N.m 69 (24%)
Top Speed 235 km/h 215 km/h 20 (9%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.6 s 8.2 s 0.6 (8%)
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 11.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km 0.2 (2%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 7.0 L/100km 8.0 L/100km 1 (14%)
Gear Type auto auto
Weight 1,783 KG 1,503 KG
Brand Ford Ford
Model Taurus Taurus
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.3 s 15.9 s 0.6 (4%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 150.1 km/h 145.1 km/h 4.96 (3%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 25.4 s 26.3 s 0.9 (4%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 169.0 km/h 163.4 km/h 5.6 (3%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

Taurus V vs Taurus IV Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with RDSYes
Air ConditionningDual-zone auto climate controlAir conditioning
Driver Vanity MirrorIlluminated driver vanity mirrorIlluminated driver side vanity mirror
Front WipersIntermittent front wipersVariable intermittent wipers
Garage Door OpenerGarage door openerGarage door opener
Number of Speakers4 speakers4 speakers
Passenger Vanity MirrorIlluminated passenger side vanity mirrorIlluminated passenger side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksPower door locks with keypadYes
Power WindowsYesYes
Rear HeatingRear seat heater ductsRear floor heater ducts
Rear View MirrorElectrochimic mirrorAuto dimming rear view mirror
Remote Keyless EntryYesRemote keyless entry + keyless entry keypad
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt steering wheelTilt steering wheel

Dimensions

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
Cargo Capacity600 L481 L
Front Headroom1006 mm1016 mm
Front Legroom1049 mm1072 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity78.0 L68 L
Height1562 mm1425 mm
Length5126 mm5019 mm
Max Trailer Weight454 kg567 kg
Rear Headroom986 mm968 mm
Rear Legroom1006 mm988 mm
Wheelbase2868 mm2756 mm
Width1892 mm1854 mm

Exterior Details

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
Bumper ColourBody-color bumpersBody-color bumpers
Door HandlesBody-color door handles with chrome insertBody-color door handles
Exterior Mirror ColourChrome exterior MirrorsBody-color exterior mirrors
GrilleChrome mesh grilleBlack grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlampsHalogen headlamps
Power Exterior MirrorsYesPower adjustable exterior mirrors

Interior Details

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
ClockAnalog clock in instrument panelDigital clock
Floor MatsYesFront floor mats
Folding Rear SeatsRear split folding bench60/40 rear split folding bench
Front Center ArmrestFront center armrest with storage and audio input jackFront armrest with storage
Front Seats Driver LombarDriver's seat lumbar supportDriver manual lumbar support
Front Seats Driver Power Seats6 way power driver seat6 way power driver seat
Front Seats Front Seat TypeFront bucket seatsFront bucket seats
Luxury Dashboard TrimCurly Koa (woodgrain) interior appliquésInterior imitation wood trim
Number of Cup Holders8 cupholders4 cup holders
Outside Temperature GaugeOutside temperature displayExterior temperature display + compass
Seat TrimLeather seatsCloth seats
Shifter Knob TrimLeather wrapped shift knobLeather-wrapped shift knob with wood accents
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controlsLeather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accents
TachometerYesYes

Mechanical

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission4 speed automatic transmission

Overview

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
BodySedanSedan
Doors44
Engine3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves
Fuel Consumption11.6 (Automatic City)7.0 (Automatic Highway)11.8 (Automatic City)8.0 (Automatic Highway)
Power263 hp @ 6250 rpm200 hp @ 5650 rpm
Seats55
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission4 speed automatic transmission
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance100000/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/MonthsBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance60000/km, 36/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

Safety

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
Anti-Lock BrakesAntilocking brake systemStd
Anti-Theft AlarmAnti-theft systemPerimeter alarm system
Brake Type4 wheel discFront disc/rear drum
Child-proof LocksChild safety rear safety locksNone
Driver AirbagDriver-side front airbagDriver side front airbag
Passenger AirbagPassenger-side front airbagPassenger side front airbag
Side AirbagFront side airbagsSide airbags

Suspension and Steering

2008 Ford Taurus Limited 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
Front Anti-Roll BarFront stabilizer barFront stabilizer bar
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionFront independent suspension
Front TiresP255/55R18P215/60R16
Power SteeringYesVariable power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionRear independent suspension
Wheel Type18'' alloy wheels7 spoke alloy wheels

2008 Ford Taurus Limited

The 2008 Ford Taurus Limited is a Front-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 2008 Ford Taurus Limited has cargo capacity of 600 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1783 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 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 parking assist 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 Tire presure monitoring system 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 2008 Ford Taurus Limited accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 11.6 L/100km in the city and 7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 36,699

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


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