1995 BMW 528 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |