1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 885 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Dinan | Taunus |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 976 Nm | 91 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |