1984 BMW M6 vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1981 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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