2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 123 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW Z4 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |