2009 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 750 2005 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model 750 Falcon
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 363 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1485 kg
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 68 L


 

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