1995 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |