1995 BMW 525 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 4 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, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 104 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 525 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 311 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |