2007 BMW M3 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus

To start off, 2007 BMW M3 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 689 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW M3 1960 Ford Taunus
Make BMW Ford
Model M3 Taunus
Year Released 2007 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3245 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 338 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 111 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 7.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L


 

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