1986 BMW 325 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 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 | 1160 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
