2004 BMW 630 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |