2009 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 545 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |