someone explain to me the difference between the ford fusion and the new Taurus?

Question

i read an article and saw pics of the new taurus in motor trend and though they have some slight diffrences (e.g i think the taurus has a slightly longer body) they appear to be identical!

though they claim the taurus is the (failed) 500 just renamed it lookes like a new fusion

im younger than most so maybe someone who knows more could help me out here?

Answer 1

The new Taurus is a rebranded Ford Five Hundred, with some engine and style modifications. The biggest of which is a new bigger and more powerful standard engine, and getting rid of the CVT transmission.

I purchased a new Fusion in early April, and had taken the Five Hundred (Taurus) and Fusion for test drives. The Taurus is quite a bit bigger inside and somewhat larger overall. It's classifed as a "Large Sedan." You sit higher in it and it also has an enormous trunk. Big enough to throw 3 bodies in easy.

The Fusion is classified as a "Mid-Sized Sedan" and is very roomy inside for a mid-size, but it is a mid-size. It has the same engine the Five Hundred did, but because the Fusion is smaller, it's not underpowered like the Five Hundred was. The Fusion also feels sportier, with a tighter ride. The Five Hundred (Taurus) ride reminded me of the ride your Grandpa's big sedan used to have.

Answer 2

Ford Fusion Vs Taurus

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Hmmm....The "new" taurus is actually the 500 just with the taurus name on it now. Sales of the 500 were dismal and ford stopped producing the "old" taurus and just threw the taurus name onto the 500 hoping to boost sales. The old taurus was one of ford's best sellers for like 20 years and was considered revolutionary in it's day. The fusion is a little bigger than the focus but smaller than the taurus. Focus is compact, Fusion is mid-size, and Taurus/500 is considered full size.


Hope that helps.

Answer 5

well, there isnt really a difference. they jus combined a 500 and a fusion, took the name taurus, and made a car.