1979 BMW 728 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 BMW 728. 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 728 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |