2009 BMW 735 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (261 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 735 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 735 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1975 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
