1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 750 kg more than 1970 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 Breyton (746 Nm) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Breyton | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Breyton | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1294 cc |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
