1978 BMW 628 vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |