2007 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 31 kg more than 2007 BMW 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 750. 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
