2004 BMW 530 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |