2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 2010 BMW 550 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fairlane | 550 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3066 mm |