2009 BMW M6 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 BMW M6 and 2009 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 Weight | 1280 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 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 |
