2004 BMW 520 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 520 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
