1998 BMW 325 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 37 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 295 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, 1998 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |