1984 BMW M6 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
