2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 11 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 87 kg more 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 120 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |