2006 BMW 330 vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (255 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 978 kg more than 1941 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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2006 BMW 330 | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |