2006 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |