2004 BMW M5 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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 M5 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |