1988 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1988 BMW M3 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 181 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 M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1988 BMW M3 1976 Ford Taunus
Make BMW Ford
Model M3 Taunus
Year Released 1988 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2302 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 192 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6750 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1296 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2590 mm


 

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