2001 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2012 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |