2003 BMW 545 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 27 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, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |