2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 187 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Z4 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |