1994 BMW 520 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 18 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 378 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, 1994 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 520 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |