1992 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 326 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |