2007 BMW 523 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |