2008 BMW 335 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 29 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 335 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
