1995 BMW S3 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 2 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 Ford Falcon. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | S3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |