2007 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 540 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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
