1972 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |