1986 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 420 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325. 1995 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
