2005 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 35 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 151 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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |