1983 BMW 628 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 BMW 628. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 628. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 628. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
