2008 BMW 320 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.

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