Ford Crown Victoria vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Crown Victoria · Ford Taurus
- Length212.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Curb weight3,942 lb – 3,964 lb
- Width78.2 in
- Ford Taurus width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 14.4 in shorter (212.0 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 5.2 in narrower (78.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 108.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 510 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 3,444 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 510 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 3,444 lb)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 14.4 in shorter (212.0 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 5.2 in narrower (78.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 108.5 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 14.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Crown Victoria · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Crown Victoria | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.0 in | 197.6 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 73.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 108.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,953 lb | 3,444 lb | 510 lb |
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