2005 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 150 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 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
