1984 BMW M6 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |