1992 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1992 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 195 kg more than 1992 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |