1956 BMW 501 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 30 kg more than 1956 BMW 501. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |