1979 BMW 735 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 BMW 735. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 735. (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 735. 2002 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |