2007 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 129 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |