1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1963 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, 2000 BMW 320 (214 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 2000 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taunus | 320 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |