1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 18 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 16 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fairlane | 520 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2968 mm |