2007 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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. Both 2007 BMW 320 and 1976 Ford Taunus are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
