1987 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 479 kg more than 1987 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |