1975 BMW Coupe vs. 2012 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.

Because 1975 BMW Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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