2007 BMW M3 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
