1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fairlane | 320 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2770 mm |
