2008 BMW 550 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. 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, 2008 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |