2004 BMW 320 vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 1 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
