1949 BMW 340 vs. 1947 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1949 BMW 340 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW 340 (53 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW 340 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1947 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1949 BMW 340 | 1947 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 340 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1949 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2390 mm |