1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 36 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taunus | 118 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |