1978 BMW 320 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 605 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 320 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
