2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Ford Taurus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |