1988 BMW 535 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 535. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |