1993 BMW 856 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 32 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 905 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 856 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 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 |