2003 BMW 520 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 12 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 96 kg more than 2003 BMW 520. 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2003 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2930 mm |