1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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 (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 525 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |