1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 50 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taunus | 330 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |