2007 BMW 335 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |