2004 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2004 BMW 330 and 2004 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 96 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (245 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 330 | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |