2008 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3983 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
