2008 BMW 540 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 1995 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3984 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 206 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |