2008 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 209 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | 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 | 0 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 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 | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
