1958 BMW 502 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 BMW 502. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 502 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.

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. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1958 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1958 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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