1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 579 kg more than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2868 mm |
