1991 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1991 BMW 316 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 316 (101 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 316 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1977 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, 1991 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 316 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 94 L |