2008 BMW 530 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 32 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3984 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |