2005 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 BMW 530 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
