2008 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
