1999 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane.
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 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 730. 1995 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 730 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2930 mm |