1995 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 118 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
