2008 BMW 635 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 BMW 635 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 635 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 635 weights approximately 685 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 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2008 BMW 635 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 635 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 635 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 635 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |