1978 BMW B7 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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 B7 (627 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | B7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 357 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |