2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 487 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X5 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 2191 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |