1992 BMW 332 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 332 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
