2005 BMW 318 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2930 mm |