1995 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 19 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 435 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, 1995 BMW 525 (285 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
