1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1985 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
