1998 BMW 316 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 700 kg |
