1998 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
