Ford Taurus (1995 – 1999) vs Pontiac Grand Prix (1996 – 2003): specs compared
The Pontiac Grand Prix is the more powerful of the two, with up to 243 hp against 238 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.0 s. The Ford Taurus uses less fuel, from 9.5 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,525 kg against 1,555 kg. At 5,070 mm, the Ford Taurus is 53 mm longer than the Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Specification |
Ford
Taurus
1995 – 1999
|
Pontiac
Grand Prix
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145 – 238 hp | 203 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 271 Nm | 305 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 10.6 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 225 km/h | 200 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 5,017 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,389 – 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,807 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,525 kg | 1,555 – 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.