1991 BMW M12 vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M12 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
