Compare: Ford Taurus 1988 Sedan 142 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Taurus

Generation

Taurus I

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

185 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 101.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 208.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

142 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

37.4 Hp/l

Torque

292 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine displacement

3797 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.8 mm

Piston Stroke

86 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1400 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

524 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Dimensions

Length

4785 mm

Width

1793 mm

Height

1379 mm

Wheelbase

2692 mm

Front track

1562 mm

Rear (Back) track

1537 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size