2009 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 232 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
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 Weight | 1525 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |