1998 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |