2004 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |