2008 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 35 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 316 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:
2008 BMW 316 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |