1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 1988 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. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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