1971 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 565 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |
