1985 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 542 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 325 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |