2008 BMW 740 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 BMW 740 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. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 970 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2008 BMW 740 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 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |