1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taunus | 325 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |