2009 BMW 320 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus

To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 1964 Ford Taunus
Make BMW Ford
Model 320 Taunus
Year Released 2009 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 45 L


 

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