1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 19 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 345 kg more than 1976 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Dinan | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
