2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2009 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model 320 Falcon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 362 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 533 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 68 L


 

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