2008 BMW 335 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 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 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |