1990 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1990 BMW 520 and 1990 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1420 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 |