Ford Taurus Wagon (1995 – 1999) vs Acura TL (1995 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 203 hp at most. The Acura TL has the higher top speed: 223 km/h against 209 km/h. The Ford Taurus Wagon uses less fuel, from 9.5 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. The Acura TL is the lighter car, from 1,492 kg against 1,579 kg. At 5,070 mm, the Ford Taurus Wagon is 206 mm longer than the Acura TL.
| Specification |
Ford
Taurus Wagon
1995 – 1999
|
Acura
TL
1995 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1995 – 1998 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 – 203 hp | 177 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 271 Nm | 230 – 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.8 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,579 – 1,602 kg | 1,492 – 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.