1991 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 359 kg more than 1991 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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 335 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2761 mm |
