1977 BMW 628 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2930 mm |
