1991 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (189 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1990 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. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 186 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
