2006 BMW 323 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1943 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1172 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |