2004 BMW 745 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (451 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
