2008 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 240 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
