1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Because 1988 BMW 525 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 1988 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1988 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
