1992 BMW 850 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 (447 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |