1999 BMW Z9 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z9 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
