2009 BMW 528 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 528. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |