2000 BMW 528 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 2 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, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 528 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 528 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 395 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |