2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 310 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fairlane | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
