2005 BMW 730 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1982 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 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
