1972 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1984 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |