1972 BMW Touring vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 700 kg |
