2008 BMW 325 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |