2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1995 BMW 730 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 730 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1745 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |