2006 BMW 118 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |