1975 BMW 316 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 465 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |