2008 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
