1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 530 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1280 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 |