2011 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 21 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 525 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2830 mm |
