Compare 2001 Ford Taurus - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,550 | $19,269 | $19,410 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,356 | $17,631 | $17,760 |
| Destination | $625 | $610 | $585 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Split-bench | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 3 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | N/A | Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Securilock | Standard | PASSLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Optional | Theftlock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Wing |
| Front Tires | P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60SR15.0 BSW Touring AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 225/60SR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel | 15" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.4L V-6 | 3.1L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Touring | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.77 | 2.86 | 3.05 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 197.6 " | 200.0 " | 190.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 73.0 " | 69.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.1 " | 57.3 " | 56.4 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.4L V-6 | 3.1L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 155 @ 4,900 Rpm | 180 @ 5,200 Rpm | 170 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 185 @ 3,950 Rpm | 205 @ 4,000 Rpm | 190 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.15 " | 3.62/3.31 " | 3.50/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,355 Lbs. | 3,389 Lbs. | 3,077 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,250 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 " | 110.5 " | 107.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 62.0 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 62.1 " | 61.1 " | 59.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 19.0 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .31 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.2 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 " | 38.4 " | 38.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.2 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 36.8 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 " | 56.5 " | 52.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.7 " | 55.7 " | 52.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 59.0 " | 55.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.6 " | 58.9 " | 55.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 17.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 17.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 105 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. | 14.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Bumpers | acceptable | marginal | marginal |
| Restraints | acceptable | good | poor |
| Head Restraint | acceptable | poor | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | acceptable |
