2012 BMW 116 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 36 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 350 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, 2012 BMW 116 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4324 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
