2009 BMW 523 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |