1981 BMW 745 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 2 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 570 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
