2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 12 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 38 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 287 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 128 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 128 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |