2008 BMW 120 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 32 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. Both 2008 BMW 120 and 1976 Ford Taunus are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 235 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, 2008 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |