1992 BMW 740 vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1994 Ford Falcon. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |