1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1965 BMW 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 306 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1965 BMW 700 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taunus | 700 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |