1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon. 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |