1954 BMW 502 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 238 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1954 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1954 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 502 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
