1982 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 640 kg more than 1982 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. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ford Taunus | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Taunus | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |