1997 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 27 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, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
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) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW M3 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 408 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |