2007 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 37 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 36 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 160 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |