Ford Escort vs. Ford Taurus
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Highlights
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$12,340
Starting MSRP
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$27,800
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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130 hp
Horsepower
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288 hp
288 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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130 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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288 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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127 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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254 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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8.45 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P185/60R15
Front Tire Size
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P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P185/60R15
Rear Tire Size
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P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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98 in
Wheelbase
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113 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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81 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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20 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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52 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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203 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,478 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,917 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.1 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is more reliable than the 2001 Ford Escort according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 Taurus versus a reliability rating of 3.9 for the 2001 Escort.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is more fuel efficient than the 2001 Ford Escort with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2001 Ford Escort is cheaper than the 2019 Ford Taurus with a $12,340 starting MSRP versus a $27,800 starting MSRP.
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