2005 BMW 630 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |