1981 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 114 kg more than 1981 BMW 745. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 745 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 745 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |