1988 BMW 535 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 BMW 535.
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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
