1978 BMW M1 vs. 1945 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1945 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.
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1978 BMW M1 | 1945 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M1 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2390 mm |