1999 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 BMW 318.
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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
