2002 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2002 BMW 320 and 2002 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320. 2002 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |