2002 BMW 760 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 14 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 464 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
