1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 374 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2002. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2002. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
