1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon. 2006 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2006 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 535 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |