1988 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 721 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |