1990 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.

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