1976 BMW 630 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1978 Ford Falcon. 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |