1983 BMW 325 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1983 BMW 325 and 1983 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 495 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 325 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |