1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
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, 2011 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fairlane | 118 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
