2008 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 38 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 316 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |