1996 Ford Versailles vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 1996 Ford Versailles and 1996 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1996 Ford Versailles. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Versailles.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Versailles. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Versailles. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Versailles | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Versailles | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
