2007 BMW 645 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 351 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 645 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |