2005 BMW 740 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1964 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 700 kg |
