1983 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 335 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |