2003 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2003 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon. 2012 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 750 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 82 L |