1998 BMW V12 vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 684 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus.
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. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW V12 | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | V12 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 930 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
