1996 BMW M3 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 52 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.
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 (370 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (305 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW M3 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:
1996 BMW M3 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |