1956 BMW 507 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 507 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
