2008 BMW 630 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 BMW 630.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 630 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2950 mm |