1991 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 BMW 316 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1991 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 60 kg more than 1991 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 316 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |