1992 BMW 740 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |