1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318. 1982 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1982 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 318 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |