FORD
Ford Taurus Gen 1 (1986–1991) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 2.5i Automatic | 5 | 106 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 3.0 V6 Automatic | 4 | 142 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 3.8 V6 Automatic | 4 | 142 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Ford Taurus Gen 1 overview
The Ford Taurus (Gen 1) is the 1st generation of the Taurus, built from 1986 to 1991. It is offered as a Station Wagon Estate with 4 engines (petrol), from 89 HP to 223 HP. The 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic reaches a top speed of 180 km/h and is 4874 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Ford Taurus have?
The Ford Taurus (Gen 1) has 89 HP to 223 HP, depending on the engine: 2.5 Hsc (89 HP), 3.8 Essex (142 HP), 3.0 Vulcan (142 HP), 3.0 Sho (223 HP).
What engines are available for the Ford Taurus?
The Ford Taurus is available with 4 engines: 2.5 Hsc (89 HP, petrol), 3.8 Essex (142 HP, petrol), 3.0 Vulcan (142 HP, petrol), 3.0 Sho (223 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Ford Taurus?
The Ford Taurus is 4874 mm long, 1793 mm wide, 1400 mm tall, with a 2692 mm wheelbase.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Ford Taurus I Station Wagon |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987–1991 |
| Platform | Ford DN5 |
| Variant | 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic |
| Body type | Station Wagon Estate |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 142 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 3800 rpm |
| Torque | 292 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2200 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
|---|
Engine
| Engine code | Essex V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3797 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 96.8 mm |
| Stroke | 86.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | torque_converter |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | axod |
| Gearbox manufacturer | ford |
Dimensions
| Length | 4874 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1793 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm |
| Front track | 1562 mm |
| Rear track | 1521 mm |
| Boot space | 481 – 2290 L |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1475 kg |
|---|
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 10.7 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 61.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims | 14 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 10.4 kg/Hp, 96.3 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 5.1 kg/Nm, 198 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1987 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1991 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.