1993 BMW 840 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1964 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 840 1964 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model 840 Falcon
Year Released 1993 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 2890 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 5100 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 700 kg


 

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