The base engine offered on the 2018 Ford Taurus is a 3.5-liter Gas V-6 that makes 288 hp @ 6500 rpm and 254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-Speed Automatic. Equipped with this engine, the 2018 Ford Taurus takes 6.7 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and achieves the quarter-mile in - seconds.
Another engine available here is a 3.5-liter Flex-fuel (FFV) that makes 288 hp @ 6500 rpm and 254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. It is mated to a 6 speed Automatic. Powered by this engine, the 2018 Ford Taurus takes only 6.7 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and covers the quarter-mile run in - seconds.
Another engine available here is a 3.5-liter Flex-fuel (FFV) that makes 288 hp @ 6500 rpm and 254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. It is mated to a 6 speed Automatic. Powered by this engine, the 2018 Ford Taurus takes only 6.7 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and covers the quarter-mile run in - seconds.
2018 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH |
|---|---|
Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) +2 More | 6.7 sec |
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2018 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Fusion | 5.3 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Nissan Maxima | 6.1 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Chevrolet Impala | 6.1 - 6.2 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Ford Taurus | 6.7 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 5.8 - 7.9 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Buick LaCrosse | 7 sec | 15.6 sec | 141 mph | 170 ft. |
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 5.9 - 8.4 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Nissan Altima | 8 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Subaru Legacy | 8.6 - 8.8 sec | - | - | - |
| 2018 Toyota Avalon | 9 sec | - | - | - |
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2017 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH |
|---|---|
Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) +2 More | 6.7 sec |
2017 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Fusion | 5.1 - 5.3 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Nissan Maxima | 5.7 - 6.1 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Sedan | 7.8 - 8 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 8 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 5.8 - 8.5 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Ford Taurus | 6.7 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Subaru Legacy | 8.8 - 9.1 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Honda Accord | 5.7 sec | 14.7 sec | 155 mph | 135 ft. |
| 2017 Dodge Charger | 3.7 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Toyota Avalon | 9 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 6.2 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan | 5.2 sec | - | - | - |
| 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 8.4 sec | - | - | - |
2016 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH |
|---|---|
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) +2 More | 9.4 sec |
Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.4 sec |
2016 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis | 7.6 sec | - | - | - |
| 2016 Ford Taurus | 7.4 - 9.4 sec | - | - | - |
| 2016 Buick LaCrosse | 6.5 sec | 14.9 sec | 140 mph | 120 ft. |
| 2016 Dodge Charger | 6.2 - 6.8 sec | - | - | - |
| 2016 Toyota Avalon | 7.3 sec | - | - | - |
| 2016 Chevrolet Impala | 6.3 - 8.7 sec | 14.9 - 16.4 sec | 155 mph | 120 ft. |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima | 5.7 - 7 sec | - | - | - |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 | 5.3 sec | - | - | - |
