1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 523 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |