1991 BMW 316 vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1991 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 225 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316. 1994 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 316 | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 1994 |
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 | 101 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |