Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Ford Taurus

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

Side view
  • Length187.7 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Ford Taurus width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.9 in shorter (187.7 in vs 198.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 356 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,405 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 356 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,405 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.9 in shorter (187.7 in vs 198.6 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.5 in)
  5. Height: Ford Taurus is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Ford Taurus
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaFord TaurusDifference
Length187.7 in198.6 in10.9 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in3.3 in
Height55.7 in56.4 in0.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in108.5 in2.2 in
Curb weight3,049 lb3,405 lb356 lb

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