1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
