1992 BMW 850 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1961 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |