2009 BMW 135 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 232 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |