In a move to satisfy lovers of muscle car, Ford Motor Company is building the 2014 Ford Mustang GT which is to be the last model that will use the current Ford Mustang S197 platform. The renowned automaker is also working on the 2014 Ford Taurus SHO, the range-topper for Ford’s sedan lineup, which is aimed at high-performance car enthusiasts.
Apparently, the two performance cars mentioned above would compete when they entered the dealership. So, which of them would come top in the 2014 Ford Taurus SHO vs 2014 mustang GT contest?
Styling
After the major redesigning of the Ford Taurus for the 2013 model year, it remains largely unchanged for the 2014 model year. It features an attractive exterior and a refined interior with some luxury content. The high-performance car also boasts of some performance-enhancing upgrades. Although the exterior styling, with its beltline and roofline gave the cabin a cramped feel, the cabin still stands out with its attractive dual-cowl design rendered in high-quality plastics and eco-minded materials.
Model preceding a vehicle’s major overhaul often battles with sales dip as buyers waits for the fresher and better model. Industry watchers have already predicted a hard year for 2014 Mustang GT. But the Mustang is set to hold its own in the market with some stand-out features.
Just like 2014 Taurus SHO, the new Mustang GT comes with a few niceties such as the special carbon-fiber pattern on door panels and seats, the aluminum trim on the dash, contrast stitching in the leather trimmed seats, and GT logos on seats and floor mats. Outside, the car features a Dark Chrome grille, a dual exhaust with Bright Rolled Exhaust Tips, HID Head Lamps and LED Sequential Tail Lamps, and it rides on 18″ X 8″ Aluminum Wheels.
Under the hood
When the horsepower battle between Ford and Chevy got to the peak, Ford built a 650-bhp Ford Mustang GT500 and Chevy released a 550-bhp Camaro ZL1. This time around, Ford is taking its battle back to its production unit as the Taurus and Mustang slugs it out.
The Taurus SHO is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine rated at 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, and earns a laudable 17/25 mpg on the EPA cycle. The Mustang, on the other hand is powered by 5.0-liter V8 engine that churns out an impressive 420 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque, with EPA of 15 /26 mpg city/highway.
Safety
Standard safety features on the Mustang GT 2014 model include selectable effort Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), vented 4-wheel disc power brakes, traction control and stability control, front-seat side airbags (chest and head protection), dual power side mirrors with Integrated blind spot mirrors and Ford’s MyKey system.
The 2014 Taurus SHO comes standard with dual front and side airbags along with rear head airbags, traction and stability control systems and electronic brake-force distribution. Optional safety features include a Blind Spot Information System, Collision Warning with Brake Support and Lane Departure Warning.
Conclusion
The two cars have great reliability, come with some high-end convenience features, and got high safety scores. Although the 2014 Ford Taurus SHO offers a better city EPA figure, the 2014 mustang GTnicks the 2014 Ford Taurus SHO vs 2014 mustang GT contest with its higher performing engine.
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