2008 BMW 130 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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, 2008 BMW 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |