2004 BMW 318 vs. 1942 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1942 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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2004 BMW 318 | 1942 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |