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1997 Ford Taurus Trim Comparisons
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1997 |
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Ford |
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| Model |
Taurus |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| MSRP |
$17,995.00 |
$18,985.00 |
$21,610.00 |
$26,460.00 |
| Destination |
$550.00 |
$550.00 |
$550.00 |
$550.00 |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Standard Engine |
3L 145hp V6 |
3L 145hp V6 |
3L 200hp V6 |
3.4L 235hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
145 @ 5250 RPM |
145 @ 5250 RPM |
200 @ 5750 RPM |
235 @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque |
170 @ 3250 RPM |
170 @ 3250 RPM |
200 @ 4500 RPM |
230 @ 4800 RPM |
| Valves |
2 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2986 |
2986 |
2967 |
3392 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.5 X 3.1 |
3.5 X 3.1 |
3.5 X 3.1 |
3.2 X 3.1 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
9.2:1 |
10:1 |
10:1 |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
20 |
19 |
17 |
| Highway (mpg) |
28 |
28 |
28 |
26 |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3326.8 |
3329 |
3353.2 |
3439.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
108.5 |
108.5 |
108.5 |
108.5 |
| Length (in.) |
197.5 |
197.5 |
197.5 |
198.4 |
| Width (in.) |
73 |
73 |
73 |
73 |
| Height (in.) |
55.1 |
55.1 |
55.1 |
55.8 |
| Track Front (in.) |
61.6 |
61.6 |
61.6 |
61.6 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
61.4 |
61.4 |
61.4 |
61.4 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
5.4 |
5.4 |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Standard Seating |
6 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.2 |
39.2 |
39.2 |
39.2 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.2 |
36.2 |
36.2 |
36.2 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.6 |
42.2 |
42.2 |
42.2 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
38.9 |
38.9 |
38.9 |
38.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
57.4 |
57.4 |
57.4 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
56.6 |
56.6 |
56.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
55.8 |
55.8 |
55.8 |
55.8 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
56.3 |
56.3 |
56.3 |
56.3 |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
101.5 |
101 |
101 |
101.5 |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Tires |
205/65R15 |
205/65R15 |
205/65R15 |
225/55R16 |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Power Door Locks |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus G |
Ford Taurus GL |
Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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