2006 BMW 118 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
