2009 BMW 650 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (361 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 469 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2590 mm |
