2006 BMW 120 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |