1981 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 BMW 525. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |