1983 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |