1994 BMW 518 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |