2009 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2009 BMW 650. (362 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 650.

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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 650 2008 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model 650 Falcon
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 387 HP
Torque 490 Nm 520 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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