1988 BMW 520 vs. 1942 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1942 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. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1942 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1942 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1942 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |