Santa Cruz vs Taurus
Hyundai · Ford
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
281 hp
282 hp
0–100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
Top speed
215 km/h
220 km/h
Engine
2.5L Turbocharged Inline-4
3.5L V6 / 2.0L EcoBoost
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
300 - 500 Nm
Price
$40,799
$37,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Santa Cruz
Taurus
100 m
6.513s
6.524s
1/8 mile
9.651s
9.654s
1/4 mile
14.562s
14.537s
1 km
26.307s
26.151s
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 Santa Cruz or the Taurus?
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 Santa Cruz vs the Taurus?
The Santa Cruz hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the Taurus does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Santa Cruz produces 281 hp; the Taurus produces 282 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Santa Cruz tops out at 215 km/h, and the Taurus reaches 220 km/h.
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