1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 21 kg more than 2008 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Dinan | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 391 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |