1991 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 212 kg more than 1991 BMW 318. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |