1981 BMW 745 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |
