2009 BMW 740 vs. 1959 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Ford Fairlane. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 BMW 740.
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.
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2009 BMW 740 | 1959 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3998 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2094 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3000 mm |