1975 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 BMW 520. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
