1981 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 94 kg more than 1981 BMW 525.
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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
