2008 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 45 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 2002 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. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |