1998 BMW 318 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |