1995 BMW 528 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 25 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 116 kg more 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |