2002 BMW 332 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 49 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 332 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |