1992 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |