1992 BMW 538 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 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 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 715 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 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 538 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
