Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge Charger packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford Taurus down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Dodge Charger and the Taurus quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Taurus has a bigger engine than the Dodge Charger. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Dodge could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Taurus when it comes to pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford Taurus will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge finally gets moving.

Utility
Neither the Ford Taurus nor the Dodge Charger has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. The Dodge Charger outpulls the Ford Taurus by a big margin.

Convenience
The Charger's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Ford Taurus.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Taurus offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there really isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Charger is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Ford.

Dimensions
The Ford is significantly more bulky than the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger and the Ford Taurus compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Dodge Charger to the dealership as the Ford Taurus. The Ford Taurus won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger doesn't pale in comparison to the Ford Taurus in terms of gas mileage. The Dodge Charger isn't much pricier than the Ford Taurus as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The Dodge and the Ford Taurus have the same basic warranty.