1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
