2005 BMW 525 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 2005 BMW 525 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |