1984 BMW M6 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1976 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 M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
