2005 BMW 330 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1949 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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2005 BMW 330 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |