2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 782 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 535 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
