1985 BMW 316 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1985 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 BMW 316. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |