2004 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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, 2004 BMW 320 (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |