1971 BMW 2002 vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 2005 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. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2002 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |