1996 BMW 840 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1991 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |
