1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2800 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |