2009 BMW 135 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 39 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |