1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 2009 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fairlane | 318 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |