2012 BMW 760 vs. 2012 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2012 BMW 760 and 2012 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2012 Ford C-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 760 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 2012 BMW 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford C-Max, 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max. 2012 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2012 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 760 | 2012 Ford C-Max | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 760 | C-Max |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5212 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1828 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2788 mm |