1982 BMW 328 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1982 BMW 328 and 1982 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 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 106 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
