1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 35 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 54 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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, 2011 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 120 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |