2006 BMW 130 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |