1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 525 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |