2007 BMW 750 vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1980 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 750 | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2580 mm |