1987 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1987 BMW 320 and 1987 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 412 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
