2004 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 34 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 520 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |