2009 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
