Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ
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Highlights
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$27,800
Starting MSRP
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$36,750
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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288 hp
288 hp Horsepower
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245 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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5
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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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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288 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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245 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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254 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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275 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 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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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
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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P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel 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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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
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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Multi-Link
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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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
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
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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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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113 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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203 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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20 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,917 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,739 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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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1,000 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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100 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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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
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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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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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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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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Yes
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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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is more reliable than the 2020 Lincoln MKZ according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 Taurus versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2020 MKZ.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Ford Taurus with 24 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is cheaper than the 2020 Lincoln MKZ with a $27,800 starting MSRP versus a $36,750 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2019 Ford Taurus and the 2020 Lincoln MKZ both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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