2005 BMW 730 vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 894 kg more than 1980 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. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2580 mm |
