2009 BMW 320 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1964 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, 2009 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 700 kg |