2012 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 330 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |