2006 BMW 323 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
