1994 BMW M5 vs. 1945 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 956 kg more than 1945 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.
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1994 BMW M5 | 1945 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1994 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |