2008 BMW 523 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
