1988 BMW 524 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 524 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |