2011 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 and 2011 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 232 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 120 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |