Ford Taurus vs Nissan Altima Comparison

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Things we like	Spacious and comfortable cabin Performance Driving pleasure  Read More	Plenty of headroom and legroom Comfortable and genuine seats Loaded with tech Read More
Things we don't like	Outdated styling Lack of features   Read More	Slack steering degrades the driving experience Poor cabin quality VC turbo available with only two grades Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	MPFI	Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	--

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	3498 cc	2496 cc
Power	288 hp	188 hp
Torque	344 Nm	244 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	569 L	436 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72 L	61 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	5154 mm	4900 mm
Width	2177 mm	1852 mm
Height	1542 mm	1440 mm
Wheel Base	2868 mm	2824 mm
Front Tread	1659 mm	--
Rear Tread	1664 mm	--
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1777 kg	1455 kg
Front Headroom	991 mm	996 mm
Front Legroom	1123 mm	1112 mm
Rear Headroom	960 mm	937 mm
Rear Legroom	968 mm	894 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Independent	Independent Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R16
Tyre Size	--	215/60 R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	3.5L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.5L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC	2.5 L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5 L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	--	No
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	--	Yes
Cruise Control	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes
Keyless Entry	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	--	Yes
Navigation System	--	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	No

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	No
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Moon Roof	--	No
Integrated Antenna	--	Yes
Chrome Grille	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Petrol Petrol
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	No
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Advance Safety Feature	--	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist

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