1962 BMW 700 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1962 BMW 700 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1943 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Ford Taunus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 BMW 700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 700 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 700 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2390 mm |