1975 BMW 315 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 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 111 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 585 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 315 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |