2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 7 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, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 369 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, 2012 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Falcon | 740 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
