1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taunus | 335 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |