Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Lincoln MKZ

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length202.9 in
  • Height60.7 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Lincoln MKZ width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lincoln MKZ is 13.1 in shorter (202.9 in vs 189.8 in)
  • Width: Lincoln MKZ is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 3.8 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 423 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,697 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 423 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,697 lb)
  2. Length: Lincoln MKZ is 13.1 in shorter (202.9 in vs 189.8 in)
  3. Height: Ford Taurus is 3.8 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.9 in)
  4. Width: Lincoln MKZ is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
  • Narrower for tight parkingLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is narrower by 4.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLincoln MKZ — Based on length × width (Lincoln MKZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusLincoln MKZDifference
Length202.9 in189.8 in13.1 in
Width76.2 in72.2 in4.0 in
Height60.7 in56.9 in3.8 in
Wheelbase112.9 in107.4 in5.5 in
Ground clearance5.1 in——
Curb weight4,120 lb3,697 lb423 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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