2006 BMW 545 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4093 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
