1984 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 515 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
