For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the 300:
Taurus |
300 |
300 V8/AWD |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
12.6 inches |
13.6 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
12.6 inches |
12.6 inches |
The Taurus stops shorter than the 300:
Taurus |
300 |
||
70 to 0 MPH |
168 feet |
175 feet |
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For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Optima:
Taurus |
Optima |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
12 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
11.2 inches |
The Taurus SHO’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Optima are solid, not vented.
The Taurus stops much shorter than the Optima:
Taurus |
Optima |
||
70 to 0 MPH |
168 feet |
185 feet |
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For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Cadenza:
Taurus |
Cadenza |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
12.6 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
11.2 inches |
The Taurus SHO’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Cadenza are solid, not vented.
The Taurus stops much shorter than the Cadenza:
Taurus |
Cadenza |
||
70 to 0 MPH |
168 feet |
186 feet |
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For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the 5 Series Sedan:
Taurus |
528i |
550i |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
13.3 inches |
13.7 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
13 inches |
13.6 inches |
The Taurus stops shorter than the 5 Series Sedan:
Taurus |
5 Series Sedan |
||
70 to 0 MPH |
168 feet |
172 feet |
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For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the S60:
Taurus |
S60 T5 |
S60 T6 R-Design |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
11.8 inches |
13.2 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
11.9 inches |
11.9 inches |
The Taurus SHO’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the S60 are solid, not vented.
The Taurus stops much shorter than the S60:
Taurus |
S60 |
||
70 to 0 MPH |
168 feet |
193 feet |
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For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Avalon:
Taurus |
Avalon |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
11.7 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
11.1 inches |
The Taurus SHO’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Avalon are solid, not vented.
The Taurus stops much shorter than the Avalon:
Taurus |
Avalon |
||
70 to 0 MPH |
168 feet |
178 feet |
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For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Malibu:
Taurus |
Malibu |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
11.8 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
11.3 inches |
The Taurus SHO’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Malibu are solid, not vented.
For better stopping power the Taurus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Mazda6:
Taurus |
Mazda6 |
|
Front Rotors |
13.86 inches |
11.7 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.58 inches |
10.9 inches |
The Taurus SHO’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mazda6 are solid, not vented.
The Taurus stops shorter than the Mazda6:
Taurus |
Mazda6 |
||
70 to 0 MPH |
168 feet |
174 feet |
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