Ford Taurus vs Lincoln Continental Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Lincoln Continental
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,327 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Lincoln Continental width75.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln Continental is 1.5 in shorter (202.9 in vs 201.4 in)
- Width: Lincoln Continental is 0.9 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 117.9 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 252 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 4,374 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 252 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 4,374 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 117.9 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Lincoln Continental is 0.9 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.3 in)
- Length: Lincoln Continental is 1.5 in shorter (202.9 in vs 201.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln Continental — Lincoln Continental is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Lincoln Continental
- Narrower for tight parkingLincoln Continental — Lincoln Continental is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintLincoln Continental — Based on length × width (Lincoln Continental)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Lincoln Continental | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 201.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 75.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 117.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,122 lb | 4,374 lb | 252 lb |
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