2007 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 320 1993 Ford Fairlane
Make BMW Ford
Model 320 Fairlane
Year Released 2007 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 348 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2930 mm