2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 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 86 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | X3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
