1990 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 781 kg more than 1990 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taurus | X5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2933 mm |
