1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 BMW Z4
To start off, 2005 BMW Z4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 BMW Z4. (184 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Fairlane | 2005 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fairlane | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |
