1992 BMW 325 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 265 kg more than 1992 BMW 325.
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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 325. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 325 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 338 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |