1992 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 55 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |