1974 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 121 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1151 kg |
