1980 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |