2008 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 BMW 740 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (303 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1977 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 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 2008 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 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 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |