1984 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 370 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1980 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |