1986 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Falcon. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Falcon | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
