2009 BMW 325 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 33 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |