2000 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 24 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 389 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, 2000 BMW 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 330 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |