2009 BMW 740 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 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, 2009 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 740 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3998 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2830 mm |