2006 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630. 2005 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. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 630 2005 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model 630 Falcon
Year Released 2006 2005
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 210 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 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 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1485 kg
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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