2007 BMW 335 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 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 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1989 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |