1959 BMW 507 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 BMW 507. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 507 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
