Ford Taurus vs Ford Crown Victoria Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Ford Crown Victoria
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,519 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Crown Victoria width78.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 14.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 212.0 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 5.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 78.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.2 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 114.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 509 lb heavier (3,437 lb vs 3,946 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 509 lb heavier (3,437 lb vs 3,946 lb)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 14.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 212.0 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 5.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 78.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 114.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.2 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 14.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Ford Crown Victoria
- 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 Taurus | Ford Crown Victoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 212.0 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 114.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,437 lb | 3,946 lb | 509 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.6 in – 197.7 in).
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