1978 BMW B7 vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. Both 1978 BMW B7 and 2012 Ford Taurus are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 481 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1981 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
