1995 BMW 520 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 168 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |