2009 BMW 735 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1981 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus. 2009 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 735 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 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 |