2009 BMW 745 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 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2010 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, 2009 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 1945 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |