1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1993 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 2010 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 535 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3066 mm |