1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 37 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 435 kg more than 1976 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
