1985 BMW 325 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 288 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
