1982 BMW 328 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 326 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |