1946 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1946 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1946 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1946 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1946 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Ford Taunus | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taunus | 530 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 256 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2968 mm |
