1978 BMW 520 vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,550 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 520 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 6550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
