1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 17 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1976 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 5.8 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
