2009 BMW 528 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |