2005 BMW 630 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus

To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1951 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 630 1951 Ford Taunus
Make BMW Ford
Model 630 Taunus
Year Released 2005 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 34 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2390 mm