1999 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 730. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW 730 1998 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model 730 Falcon
Year Released 1999 1998
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 190 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 395 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1746 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2800 mm


 

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