1985 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1985 BMW M5 and 1985 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 BMW M5.
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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M5. (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M5. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M5 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |