2007 BMW 323 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 31 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.

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