2001 BMW M3 vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (326 HP) has 292 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 821 kg more than 1941 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.
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2001 BMW M3 | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2001 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2390 mm |