1988 BMW 520 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.

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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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