2010 BMW 535 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 34 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, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 605 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 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 | 2080 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2830 mm |
