1999 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 BMW M5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M5 (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 BMW M5.
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, 1999 BMW M5 (499 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M5 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4900 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
