1997 BMW 730 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1964 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 700 kg |