2006 BMW 323 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 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 86 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1976 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 323 (230 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
