2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 1029 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taurus | M6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
