Lincoln Continental vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Continental · Ford Taurus
- Length201.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Curb weight4,224 lb – 4,523 lb
- Width75.3 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln Continental is 1.5 in shorter (201.4 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Lincoln Continental is 0.9 in narrower (75.3 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.9 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 252 lb heavier (4,374 lb vs 4,122 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 252 lb heavier (4,374 lb vs 4,122 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.9 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Width: Lincoln Continental is 0.9 in narrower (75.3 in vs 76.2 in)
- Length: Lincoln Continental is 1.5 in shorter (201.4 in vs 202.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln Continental — Lincoln Continental is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Continental · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- 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 | Lincoln Continental | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.4 in | 202.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 75.3 in | 76.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 60.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,374 lb | 4,122 lb | 252 lb |
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