1999 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
