2008 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 184 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| 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 | 0 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1520 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
