1954 BMW 502 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 502 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |