2005 BMW 318 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1452 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 |