2007 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
