1996 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 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 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |