1986 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |