2009 BMW 130 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |