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For Crown Vic/Grand Marquis I prefer 2002 or newer, since those got the redesigned frames and suspension for a better ride. I bought my mother a 2003 Grand Marquis and it rides like a dream.
As far as the original question, while both have pretty good engines (assuming the Taurus has the Vulcan V6), I'd say the Taurus has the weaker transmission. Although both are likely to have problems if the fluid hasn't been changed often enough.
The Crown Vic wasn't really good at anything, but wasn't bad at anything either. It is a solid full-frame car with lots of space, and is relatively simple to work on. The Taurus was next generation and was either benefit or downfall of front wheel drive, depending on personal opinion. Depending on what you want to use it for and what your personal preference is, it all is very subjective.
Crown Vic.
There's a reason why agencies use them.
Get a police interceptor version and your looking at a very reliable vehicle. Roomy as hell too.
Plus if you don't want the auto,any mustang tranny will hook it up to that 4.6.Which a few people have actually done.
Full dyno tune,bolt ons and you got a damn good car.
Not saying Taurus werent good either,but Crown Vic wins my vote.
The Crown Vic wasn't really good at anything, but wasn't bad at anything either. It is a solid full-frame car with lots of space, and is relatively simple to work on. The Taurus was next generation and was either benefit or downfall of front wheel drive, depending on personal opinion. Depending on what you want to use it for and what your personal preference is, it all is very subjective.
This is why you'd buy a 2000 Crown Vic/Grand Marquis instead of a 2000 Taurus. A 17 year old car is going to break. The low technology RWD car with the enormous engine compartment is going to be much easier to repair as a DIY than any FWD sedan.
You can also probably still find a low mileage garage queen Grand Marquis in estate sales since that was the definitive old people car in 2000. It will have a few old people dents but you know it won't have been beat on. It's the ultimate $2,000 car since the estate executor just wants to get rid of it. It probably has age cracks on the tires, the battery needs to be swapped out, and things like flexible brake lines, ignition wires, and belts are suspect but that's true of any car that has mostly sat for 10 years.
Generally the CV is a better all around car. If it's specifics both have pluses and minuses
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