2009 BMW 135 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |