2009 BMW 116 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 116 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
