2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
