2006 BMW M6 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 454 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 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 M6 (705 Nm) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 111 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |