1990 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 14 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 85 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW M3 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |