2009 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 33 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |