2007 BMW M vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW M 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1976 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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
