2011 BMW 123 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 123 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 123 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 59 L |
