1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 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 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 528 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2888 mm |
