2006 BMW 523 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 869 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
