1988 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 12 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), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 340 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, 1988 BMW 525 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |