2006 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3244 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |