2007 BMW 130 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 33 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, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |