2003 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 325 kg more than 2003 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318. 2003 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |