2007 BMW 550 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1960 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |