1996 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 32 kg more than 1996 BMW 525. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |