2008 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1540 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |