1991 BMW M12 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M12 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
