1998 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 228 kg more than 1998 BMW 320. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |