1992 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 2010 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Falcon | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 335 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2761 mm |
