2005 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 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, 2005 BMW 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 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 | 1705 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |