2008 BMW 335 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 282 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |