1971 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
