2012 BMW 640 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 640 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 640 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2950 mm |
