1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon.
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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 325 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |