2003 BMW 645 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 209 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 645 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
