1986 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |