1987 BMW 324 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 11 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 144 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 324 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
