1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 325 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
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 | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |