1988 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |