1998 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 5 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 28 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |