1984 BMW 628 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1964 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |