2005 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |