1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 587 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1500 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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