1992 BMW 520 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 16 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 432 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
