1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 13 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, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 650. 2010 BMW 650 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. 2010 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 650 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
