2007 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 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 325 (250 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 94 L |
