1988 BMW M3 vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 74 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M3 | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |