2001 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Falcon | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
