1971 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 600 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
