Ford Escort vs. Ford Taurus

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2001 Ford Escort
$12,340
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$27,800
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$12,340
Starting MSRP
$27,800
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
130 hp
Horsepower
288 hp
288 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.0L/121
Displacement
3.5 L/213
Displacement
-
Displacement
130 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
127 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
8.45 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P185/60R15
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P185/60R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

4
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
81 ft³
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
51 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
51 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
35 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
49 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
45 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
98 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
175 in
Length, Overall
203 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
52 in
Height, Overall
61 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
57 in
Track Width, Front
65 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
57 in
Track Width, Rear
66 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
26 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
20 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume

Weight & Capacity

2,478 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,917 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.1 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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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