Ford Taurus (1999 – 2007) vs Chevrolet Impala (1999 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 201 hp at most. The Chevrolet Impala is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.1 s. The Ford Taurus has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,572 kg. At 5,080 mm, the Chevrolet Impala is 61 mm longer than the Ford Taurus.
| Specification |
Ford
Taurus
1999 – 2007
|
Chevrolet
Impala
1999 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2007 | 1999 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 154 – 201 hp | 182 – 203 hp |
| Torque | 252 – 281 Nm | 271 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 s | 8.5 – 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 210 km/h | 180 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.2 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,019 mm | 5,080 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,807 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,500 – 1,503 kg | 1,572 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.