2001 BMW 735 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1964 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, 2001 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |