2008 BMW 318 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 1999 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |