1995 BMW M5 vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1984 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |