1995 BMW CLS vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW CLS would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 BMW CLS. (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW CLS.
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 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | CLS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
