1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 19 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1993 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 530 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2968 mm |