2008 BMW 540 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus.
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. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1172 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |