1971 BMW 3 vs. 2001 Ford 49

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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