2003 BMW 520 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 39 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 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 710 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |