You're looking for a new sedan, but with so many options available, you don't know which to choose. For drivers in the Richmond, Ashland, and Mechanicsville area, we'll be looking at both the 2016 Ford Taurus and the 2016 Toyota Avalon.
These cars are often compared, but for you, we'll showcase the differences. We'll look engine power and performance, interior space, and safety features. By the end of this vehicle comparison, you'll have a better idea as to what you're looking for in a car and which one you'd prefer to test drive.
2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2016 Toyota Avalon Engine Power and Performance
The Ford Taurus and the Toyota Avalon both come equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. However, the Taurus is capable of generating 288 horsepower, while the Avalon tops out at just 268 horsepower. This additional horsepower helps the 2016 Ford Taurus provide quick acceleration for merging onto the highway or passing slower traffic.
Interior Space of the Ford Taurus and Toyota Avalon
Both the 2016 Ford Taurus and the Toyota Avalon have a passenger capacity of five. Even though they can carry the same amount of people, the space that's offered to them is different.
In terms of headroom, the Taurus offers 39 inches in the front and 37.8 inches in the rear. The Avalon offers 38.5 inches of front headroom and 37.9 inches of rear headroom. And looking at cargo space, the Taurus offers 20.1 cubic feet and the Avalon offers 16 cubic feet.
The Taurus has the advantage here because it offers more room for you, your passengers, and your cargo.
Safety Features
Safety is an important aspect to consider when buying a car because you want to know that you'll be covered in the event of an accident.
In terms of active safety features, the Ford Taurus offers all-wheel drive with an anti-lock braking system. The Toyota Avalon only features front-wheel drive. When the road conditions are slippery, you want all-wheel drive to make sure that you're in control of your vehicle.
Looking at collision protection, each vehicle features frontal airbags for the driver and passenger, side-mounted airbags, and head curtain airbags. These safety features may be similar, but safety ratings are another story.
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests, the Ford Taurus received an overall five-star rating and five stars in almost every category. The Toyota Avalon only received four stars in its frontal barrier crash test, while the Taurus scored perfectly in this test.
Despite having similar safety features, the Ford Taurus received better scores in its frontal barrier crash test with the NHTSA.
Test Drive the Taurus at Richmond Ford Lincoln
You've learned all about the Ford Taurus and the Toyota Avalon in this vehicle comparison, but more importantly, you've learned about their differences. You've learned that the Taurus features a more powerful engine and more space for passengers and cargo, and it scored higher in NHTSA crash tests.
Schedule a test drive of the 2016 Ford Taurus today at Richmond Ford Lincoln, proudly serving the Richmond, Ashland, and Mechanicsville area.