1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 53 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 739 kg more than 1960 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taunus | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
