1987 BMW M6 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1974 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
