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Powertrain
/ Chassis
|
3.0L Vulcan V6
|
3.0L Duratec V6
|
Engine Type
|
V-6, iron block, aluminum heads
|
V-6, aluminum block and heads
|
| Bore/Stroke |
3.5 x 3.1
|
3.5 x 3.13
|
| Displacement |
182 cu in, 2983 cc
|
181 cu in, 2967 cc
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1
|
10.0:1
|
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port electronic
|
| Valvetrain |
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
|
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|
| Horsepower |
155 hp @ 4900 rpm
|
201 hp @ 5500 rpm
|
| Torque |
185 lb-ft @ 3900 rp
|
207 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
|
Transmission
|
2004 Ford Taurus
|
| Transmission Type |
4-speed automatic overdrive
|
| 1st |
2.77:1
|
| 2nd |
1.54:1
|
| 3rd |
1.00:1
|
| 4th |
0.69.1 (OD)
|
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.96:1
|
| Suspension |
2004 Ford Taurus
|
Front
|
Independent MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
|
| Rear |
Sedan
|
Independent MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
|
| Wagon |
Independent SLA with variable rate coil spring,
shock absorber, stabilizer bar
|
Steering
|
3.8L V-6
|
4.6L V-8
|
Type
|
Power rack-and-pinion
|
Ratio
|
15.0:1 on center
|
| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
2.74
|
2.62
|
| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft) |
37.1
|
38.1
|
| Traction Control |
Available all-speed system
|
Steering
|
2004 Ford Taurus
|
| Type |
power rack-and-pinion
|
| Overall ratio |
17.0:1
|
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb |
39.7
|
Brakes
|
2004 Ford Taurus
|
| Front |
11.6-in vented disc
|
| Rear |
sedan |
8.9-in drum
|
| wagon |
10.1-in disc
|
| Assist type |
vacuum, optional ABS
|
| Wheels and Tires |
2004 Ford Taurus
|
| Base wheel and tire |
16-in steel, P215/60R16
|
| Largest tire available |
16-in aluminum, P215/60R16
|
Exterior
Dimensions
|
Sedan
|
Wagon
|
| Length |
197.6
|
197.7
|
| Width |
73.0
|
73.0
|
| Height |
55.5
|
57.8
|
| Wheelbase |
108.5
|
108.5
|
| Track |
Front |
61.6
|
61.6
|
| Rear |
62.1
|
62.1
|
| Fuel capacity (gal) |
18
|
| Oil capacity |
Vulcan |
4.5 qt
|
| Duratec |
6.0 qt
|
| Coolant capacity |
Vulcan |
11.6 qt
|
| Duratec |
10.6 qt
|
| Interior
Dimensions |
Sedan
|
Wagon
|
| Headroom |
1st |
40.0
|
39.4
|
| 2nd |
38.1
|
38.9
|
| Legroom |
1st |
42.2
|
42.2
|
| 2nd |
38.9
|
38.5
|
| Hiproom |
1st |
54.4
|
54.4
|
| 2nd |
55.7
|
55.4
|
| Shoulder room |
1st |
57.3
|
57.3
|
| 2nd |
56.6
|
56.6
|
| SAE passenger volume |
102.5 cu ft
|
104.2 cu ft
|
| Cargo volume |
|
16.0
|
-
|
| 2nd seat back up |
-
|
37.8
|
| 2nd seat back down |
-
|
81.3
|
Weights
|
Sedan
|
Wagon
|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
Vulcan |
3306
|
3497
|
| Duratec |
3313
|
3501
|
| Max towing capacity, properly equipped (lbs) |
Vulcan |
1250
|
1100
|
| Duratec |
1750
|
1600
|
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