2005 BMW 545 vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
