2006 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 231 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |