1995 BMW M5 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 140 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |