2004 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 28 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |