2009 BMW 550 vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP) has 328 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1172 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |