1998 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |