1992 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 is newer by 16 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 BMW M3.
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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW M3 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |