1986 BMW 735 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon.
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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |