2009 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 85 kg more than 1999 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |