2003 BMW 645 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 33 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 740 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |