2003 BMW 645 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1993 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 2003 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |