2008 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 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 330 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |