1953 BMW 501 vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1953 BMW 501 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 BMW 501 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 BMW 501 | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |