2004 BMW 745 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
