1992 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1966 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |