1999 BMW 323 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 38 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 497 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 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 | 245 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |