1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1982 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fairlane | 535 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
