2011 BMW 123 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 3 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 89 kg more than 2011 BMW 123. 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 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 123 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 123 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| 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 | 202 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |
