2007 BMW 550 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3982 cc |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |