2001 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 57 kg more than 2001 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |