2002 BMW 760 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 32 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 630 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 760 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |