2002 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
