2008 BMW 550 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4096 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |