1958 BMW 600 vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 854 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1958 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1958 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2950 mm |
