1988 BMW 525 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 BMW 525. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
