1958 BMW 600 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1106 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600. 1991 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2930 mm |