1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 33 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, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 630 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 740 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |