1971 BMW Touring vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 370 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
