2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2002 Ford Taurus and 2002 Toyota Camry contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2002 Ford Taurus and the 2002 Toyota Camry.
In comparing the 2002 Ford Taurus's and the 2002 Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the 2002 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2002 Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2002 Ford Taurus's and the 2002 Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the 2002 Toyota Camry is a better car than the 2002 Ford Taurus.
Pricing: A used 2002 Ford Taurus ranges from $1,950 to $7,500 while a used 2002 Toyota Camry is priced between $2,720 to $8,845.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2002 Ford Taurus’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the 2002 Toyota Camry base engine makes 157 horsepower. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the 2002 Toyota Camry the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2002 Ford Taurus. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The 2002 Toyota Camry has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19685
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
23046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
19685 - 26300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19455
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
18204
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
15394 - 22300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4273
Price Range:
1950 - 7500
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
4636
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
4273 - 5052
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161810
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5337
Price Range:
2720 - 8845
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
4818
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
3835 - 6571
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
165836
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2002 Ford Taurus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2002 Toyota Camry
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8285715672271117
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.7 - 4.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6630357737614525
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 6.4
Ford Taurus Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Camry Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2002 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
LX, SE, SE Premium, SEL Deluxe, SEL Premium, SES, SES Deluxe
2002 Toyota Camry Trim Levels
LE, LE V6, SE, SE V6, XLE, XLE V6
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 3950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
157 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3355 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3086 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
189.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Medium Royal Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Matador Red Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
White
Vibrant White Clearcoat
Exterior Colors
Beige
Desert Sand Mica
Black
Black
Blue
Catalina Blue Metallic / Stratosphere Mica
Gray
Black Walnut Pearl / Phantom Gray Pearl
Green
Aspen Green Pearl
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Mist Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Medium Parchment
Gray
Dark Charcoal / Medium Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Taupe
Gray
Dark Charcoal / Stone
