2008 Ford Taurus SEL
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2005 Ford Taurus SE

2008 Ford Taurus  SEL

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2005 Ford Taurus  SE
2008 Ford Taurus SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE Difference
Name SEL SE
Price $ 30,899 $ 24,995
Body Sedan Sedan
Doors 4 Doors 4 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve 3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves
Power 263 hp @ 6250 rpm 153 hp @ 4900 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats 6 Seats 1 (20%)
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 17'' alloy wheels Steel wheels with covers
Series Taurus V Taurus IV
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 263 HP 153 HP 110 (42%)
Torque 287 N.m 167 N.m 120 (42%)
Top Speed 235 km/h 196 km/h 39 (17%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.6 s 10.0 s 2.4 (32%)
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 17.3 s 2 (13%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 150.1 km/h 132.6 km/h 17.44 (12%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 25.4 s 28.8 s 3.4 (13%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 169.0 km/h 149.3 km/h 19.68 (12%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

Taurus V vs Taurus IV Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2008 Ford Taurus SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with RDSYes
Air ConditionningDual-zone auto climate controlAir conditioning
Driver Vanity MirrorIlluminated driver vanity mirrorDriver side vanity mirror
Front WipersIntermittent front wipersVariable intermittent wipers
Passenger Vanity MirrorIlluminated passenger side vanity mirrorPassenger side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksPower door locks with keypadYes
Power WindowsYesYes
Rear HeatingRear seat heater ductsRear floor heater ducts
Rear View MirrorElectrochimic mirrorDay/night rear view mirror
Remote Keyless EntryYesYes
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt steering wheelTilt steering wheel

Dimensions

2008 Ford Taurus SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
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 SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
Bumper ColourBody-color bumpersBody-color bumpers
Exterior Mirror ColourBody color exterior MirrorsBlack exterior mirrors
GrilleChrome mesh grilleBlack grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlampsHalogen headlamps
Power Exterior MirrorsYesPower adjustable exterior mirrors

Interior Details

2008 Ford Taurus SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
Floor MatsYesFront floor mats
Front Center ArmrestFront center armrest with storage and audio input jackFront folding armrest
Front Seats Driver Power Seats (Option)8 way power driver seatPower driver seat
Front Seats Front Seat TypeFront bucket seatsFront split bench
Number of Cup Holders8 cupholders4 cup holders
Seat TrimCloth seatsCloth seats
Seat Trim (Option)Leather SeatsLeather seats
TachometerYesYes

Mechanical

2008 Ford Taurus SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
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 SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
BodySedanSedan
Doors44
Engine3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves
Fuel Consumption11.6 (Automatic City)7.0 (Automatic Highway)11.8 (Automatic City)8.0 (Automatic Highway)
Power263 hp @ 6250 rpm153 hp @ 4900 rpm
Seats56
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 SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
Anti-Lock BrakesAntilocking brake systemStd
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 SEL 2005 Ford Taurus SE
Front Anti-Roll BarFront stabilizer barFront stabilizer bar
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionFront independent suspension
Front TiresP215/60R17P215/60R16
Power SteeringYesVariable power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionRear independent suspension
Wheel Type17'' alloy wheelsSteel wheels with covers
Wheel Type (Option)18'' chrome wheels5 spoke alloy wheels

2008 Ford Taurus SEL

The 2008 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 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 263 hp @ 6250 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2008 Ford Taurus SEL has cargo capacity of 600 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1783 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 Ford Taurus SEL 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 17'' 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 SEL 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 $ 30,899

2005 Ford Taurus SE

The 2005 Ford Taurus SE is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 6 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves engine which outputs 153 hp @ 4900 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2005 Ford Taurus SE has cargo capacity of 481 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1513 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2005 Ford Taurus SE has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional 3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves (fuel flexible) 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 Steel wheels with covers 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 167 N.m of torque and a top speed of 196 km/h. The 2005 Ford Taurus SE accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 11.8 L/100km in the city and 8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 24,995


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