1996 BMW 725 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 19 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1977 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 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |