1977 BMW 732 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 BMW 732 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 732 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 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, 1977 BMW 732 (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 732 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 732 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
