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Ford Taurus I Station Wagon 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic
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Ford Taurus:
The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1985 to 2019. From 1985 to 2009, Ford marketed the Taurus alongside its rebadged variant, the Mercury Sable. Four generations of the high-performance version were also manufactured from 1988-1999 and 2009-2019.
The original Taurus was a milestone for Ford and the American automotive industry, as the first automobile at Ford designed and manufactured using the statistical process control ideas brought to Ford by W. Edwards Deming, a prominent statistician consulted by Ford to bring a "culture of quality" to the enterprise. The Taurus had an influential design that introduced new features and innovations....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Station Wagon Overview:
Ford Taurus (I Station Wagon). With 292 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1475 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A significant upgrade in power, the 3.8L V6 provides confident acceleration and better highway cruising ability, making it suitable for longer journeys.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a V6 automatic of its time, though slightly less efficient than the 2.5L, it balances power with reasonable consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Revolutionary aerodynamic design for its time
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for families
- • Excellent cargo capacity in station wagon form
- • Smooth ride quality for long journeys
- • Available V6 engines offered decent power
Cons:
- • Base 2.5L engine can feel underpowered
- • Early models had some quality control issues
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Fuel economy for V6 models could be better
- • Some interior materials were prone to wear
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Station Wagon: 1986 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | I Station Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 142 Hp @ 3800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 37.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 292 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3797 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.4 kg/Hp, 96.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 198 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2290 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 481 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4874 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1793 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2692 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1562 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1521 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.13 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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