2008 BMW 318 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
