1991 BMW 318 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1991 BMW 318 and 1991 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1991 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 335 kg more than 1991 BMW 318. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |