2006 BMW 630 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630. 2002 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 630 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 630 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
