2007 BMW 120 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
