1996 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1982 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, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.

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