2004 BMW M5 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 M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 273 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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW M5 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |