2006 BMW 130 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 1 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, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |