1998 BMW 323 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 323 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 357 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |