1988 BMW M6 vs. 1946 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1946 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1946 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1946 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.
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1988 BMW M6 | 1946 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |