2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 416 kg more than 2005 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 630. 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2005 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taurus | 630 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
