2008 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |