1996 Ford Taurus Taurus
The 1996 Ford Taurus Taurus is a 145-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,995 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 145 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Taurus measures 197.5 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,326 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,995 ($37,275 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 145 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.5 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,326 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars