2007 BMW 116 vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |