2009 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
