2008 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 175 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
