1982 BMW 318 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1949 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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1982 BMW 318 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |