1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1966 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1966 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 5.8 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
