1974 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Touring | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |