2007 BMW 130 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 261 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |