Ford Taurus (1995 – 1999) vs Chrysler New Yorker (1995 – 1997): specs compared
The Ford Taurus is the more powerful of the two, with up to 238 hp against 211 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 205 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.5 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,525 kg against 1,640 kg. At 5,271 mm, the Chrysler New Yorker is 201 mm longer than the Ford Taurus.
| Specification |
Ford
Taurus
1995 – 1999
|
Chrysler
New Yorker
1995 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1995 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145 – 238 hp | 211 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 271 Nm | 303 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 10.6 s | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 225 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 5,271 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,525 kg | 1,640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.