1988 BMW 524 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 12 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 524 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |