1998 BMW 328 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 BMW 328. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 328. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |