1996 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 3 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 318. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 318 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:
1996 BMW 318 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |