1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 40 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, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 535 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
