2007 BMW 760 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1964 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 760 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 760 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |