2005 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 BMW 535. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 535 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |