2008 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon.
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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3. 2008 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X3 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 59 L |