2007 BMW 523 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 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 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
