1972 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
