1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 46 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 435 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, 2009 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taunus | 320 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |
