2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 364 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |