2006 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2006 BMW 320 and 2006 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |