1987 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 318 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1963 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, 1987 BMW 318 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |