2005 BMW 630 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 404 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |