2008 BMW 523 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 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 523 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 214 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |