1995 BMW CLS vs. 2012 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW CLS 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 (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 BMW CLS. (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW CLS.

Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW CLS. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS 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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