2006 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 186 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (411 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
