1979 BMW 633 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 BMW 633.

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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633. 1987 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 BMW 633 1987 Ford Fairlane
Make BMW Ford
Model 633 Fairlane
Year Released 1979 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 4088 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 194 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2950 mm