1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 140 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1964 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |