2008 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2012 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
