2007 BMW 116 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 9 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 310 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |