Ford Crown Victoria vs Ford Taurus
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Ford Taurus
Overview
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX Fleet | SE |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2011 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,905 | $27,800 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 239 hp | 288 hp (best) |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft (best) | 254 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 20.6 cu ft (best) | 20.1 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,129 lbs | 3,917 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in (best) | 112.9 in |
| Length | 212 in (best) | 202.9 in |
| Width | 77.3 in (best) | 76.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 60.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Crown Victoria | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX Fleet $29,905 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | SEL $30,230 MSRP |
| 3 | — | SEL $32,080 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Limited $37,310 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Limited $39,160 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SHO $42,975 MSRP |