2009 BMW 330 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon.
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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |