1980 BMW M5 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 189 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M5. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2930 mm |
