2009 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 127 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |