1992 BMW 332 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 332 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
