1995 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 BMW M3.

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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M3. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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