1957 BMW 501 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 235 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |