1976 BMW 633 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 633 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
