1996 BMW 725 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |