2007 BMW 130 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 130 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 261 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 324 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 2010 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. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
