1973 BMW 3 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 205 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
