2011 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2011 BMW 335 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 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 132 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
Because 2011 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 335 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |