2006 BMW 523 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 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 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 523 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3984 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 1835 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |