1996 BMW 545 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon. 2002 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |