1988 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 25 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 500 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, 1988 BMW 525 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |