1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Falcon |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 398 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |