1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 14 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 149 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |