1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fairlane | 328 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |