2008 BMW 328 vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 92 kg more than 2008 BMW 328.
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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 328 | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |