1972 BMW 3 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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, 1972 BMW 3 (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |