2003 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2003 BMW 730 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 730 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |