2005 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon.
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, 2005 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |