1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1941 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. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1941 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1941 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 BMW 3.3 | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3.3 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |