1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 1987 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2002 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |