2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW 128
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 128. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW 128 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 128 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |