1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1967 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 326 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1967 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
