1988 BMW 524 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 524 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
