1992 BMW 850 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |