1992 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 1992 BMW 525 and 1992 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525.
Because 1992 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 1992 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1992 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
