2006 BMW 523 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |