1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 30 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, 2011 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 125 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 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fairlane | 120 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
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 | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |