1983 BMW 525 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2930 mm |
