2007 BMW 535 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 43 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 535 weights approximately 1035 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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 535 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 700 kg |
