1988 BMW 524 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 14 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 97 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 524 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
