1976 BMW 628 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |