2008 BMW X3 vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X3 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
