1973 BMW 3 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 160 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
