1992 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW M3 weights approximately 349 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 M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW M3 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |