1977 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |