2001 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 31 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, 2001 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 220 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
