1993 BMW 316 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 780 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |