1984 BMW M6 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 54 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (334 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6. 1989 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 186 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 338 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |