2006 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |