2009 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |