1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |