2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |