1980 BMW M5 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 239 kg more than 1980 BMW M5.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M5. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |