1972 BMW 3 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 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), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |