1990 BMW 316 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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 (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 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:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1500 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 |
