1995 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |