1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 550 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
