1973 BMW 3 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.
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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1380 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 |