2000 BMW 520 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 520 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 520 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |