1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW Z1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1961 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 Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z1 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
