2008 BMW 130 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
