1996 BMW 528 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 35 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 735 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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
