2001 BMW 745 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1989 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |