1998 BMW M vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 22 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 BMW M.
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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW M. (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW M | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |