1977 BMW 628 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 1 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |