1996 BMW 840 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 20 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 775 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 BMW 840 1976 Ford Taunus
Make BMW Ford
Model 840 Taunus
Year Released 1996 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 282 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2590 mm


 

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