1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP) has 245 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taunus | 335 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
