Taurus vs Santa Cruz
Ford · Hyundai
1/4 Mile winner
Taurus
Beats the Santa Cruz by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Taurus beats the Santa Cruz by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Taurus thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
282 hp
281 hp
0–100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
Top speed
220 km/h
215 km/h
Engine
3.5L V6 / 2.0L EcoBoost
2.5L Turbocharged Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
300 - 500 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$37,500
$40,799
Simulated race times
Distance
Taurus
Santa Cruz
100 m
6.524s
6.513s
1/8 mile
9.654s
9.651s
1/4 mile
14.537s
14.562s
1 km
26.151s
26.307s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Taurus is $37,500 vs $40,799 for the Santa Cruz — a $3,299 gap. Top speed: Taurus runs to 220 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Santa Cruz.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Taurus or the Santa Cruz?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Taurus is faster, beating the Santa Cruz by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Taurus vs the Santa Cruz?
The Taurus hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the Santa Cruz does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Taurus produces 282 hp; the Santa Cruz produces 281 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Taurus tops out at 220 km/h, and the Santa Cruz reaches 215 km/h.
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