2008 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| 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 | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
