1998 BMW 330 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |