2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 172 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125.

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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model 125 Falcon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 387 HP
Torque 250 Nm 520 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 68 L


 

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