1990 BMW 316 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 530 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
